A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5337053 Details
Epoch: 247 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 21649241 epoch_slot_no: 308441 block_no: 5336876 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 5066 time: 2021-02-13 11:25:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb8bae9baf07f25c789a96f37999b38a74e650b065cbd3b6d8f70cf9715ae639Block Operator
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